Canadian writer Mazo de la Roche died #OTD in 1961.
Her first novel, "Possession," was published in 1923. Although it did not achieve significant success, it marked the beginning of her career as a novelist. De la Roche achieved international fame with the publication of "Jalna" in 1927. The "Jalna" series comprises 16 novels, written over a span of more than three decades.
Books by Mazo de la Roche at PG:
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